Bachelor's+4% vs national median124 grads tracked
Chemistry at Lewis University
Ranked 81st of 293 bachelor's programs in Chemistry by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$43,948
middle 50%: $30,570 – $59,353
Median · 5 years out
$68,291
middle 50%: $55,665 – $92,467
Median · 10 years out
$94,656
middle 50%: $80,101 – $125,625
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Chemistry (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Graduates of Lewis University's bachelor's program in Chemistry earn a median $43,948 one year after graduating, rising to $94,656 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 4% above the national median of $65,938 for this field, ranking 81st of 293 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
6.3 yrs
≈ $7,308 total interest
Same major at other universities
University of Toledo
$68,731 · 5 yrs out
Missouri University of Science and Technology
$68,702 · 5 yrs out
College of Saint Benedict
$68,626 · 5 yrs out
George Mason University
$68,450 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University
$68,415 · 5 yrs out
West Virginia University
$68,397 · 5 yrs out
Western Oregon University
$68,249 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Bloomington
$68,232 · 5 yrs out
Louisiana State University & Agricultural & Mechanical College
$67,967 · 5 yrs out
SUNY College of Environment Science & Forestry
$67,887 · 5 yrs out
University of Alabama
$67,826 · 5 yrs out
Bethel University
$67,797 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Lewis University
Fire Protection (Bachelor's)
$149,696 · 5 yrs out
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (Master's)
$120,704 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Master's)
$118,293 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$116,904 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$98,319 · 5 yrs out
Transportation and Materials Moving (Master's)
$94,869 · 5 yrs out
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$91,987 · 5 yrs out
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (Associate)
$91,987 · 5 yrs out
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's)
$91,023 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$89,082 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$87,210 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$86,622 · 5 yrs out